inset
🇺🇸
/ˈɪnset/
🇬🇧
/ˈɪnset/
noun
R
A smaller picture, map, or diagram placed inside a larger one.
For the Shetland Islands, see the inset in the corner of the map.
R
A part added to something else, often used for decoration or to enhance its function.
The windows have beautiful stained glass insets.
verb
R
To place something into a surface, often for decorative purposes.
Ceramic tiles were inset into the tables.
R
To place a smaller picture, map, or diagram inside a larger one.
The map of the city was inset into the larger map of the country.
translation
A smaller picture, map, or diagram placed inside a larger one.; A part added to something else, often used for decoration or to enhance its function.
To place something into a surface, often for decorative purposes.; To place a smaller picture, map, or diagram inside a larger one.
Word Forms
Progressive
insetting
3rd Present
insets
Plural
insets